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What is a main idea?
The main thing a text is talking about.
You should always think about the big _______________ when you read.
picture
The main idea may be directly ______________ in the text.
stated
Sometimes the main ideas is not stated, it is ______________________.
inferred
A main idea is a one-sentence _________________ of the text.
summary
You can determine a main idea by combining supporting _____________.
details
You should always re-read which two sentences to determine a main idea.
the first and the last
fila, nike, adidas, new balance
topic -- tennis shoes/sneakers
german shepherd, labrador, st. bernard
topic -- breeds of dog
coke, pepsi, faygo,
topic -- brands of pop
squirrels, rats, mosquitoes
topic -- types of pests
Al, Alaina, Carl
Topic: Types of pests (just kidding) -- AWESOME KIDS
To help decide on a main idea, look for words or ideas that _____________.
repeat
